In-Person Puppy School
Hermosa Beach, CA
Structured puppy training designed to help young puppies and their families succeed from day one!
Our full-day program gives puppies the best chance to develop confidence, manners, and real-world skills — while we coach you every step of the way so you feel calm, confident, and supported at home.
Especially helpful for new and first-time puppy parents who want clear guidance, real support, and faster progress.
We’re proud to provide structured full-day puppy training in Hermosa Beach for families throughout the South Bay and surrounding communities.
How Our Program Works
Our school is built around a simple, proven process designed to create real results for both puppies and their people.
STEP ONE:
WE TRAIN YOUR PUPPY.
Drop your puppy off for structured, school-style training sessions throughout the day. Your pup practices skills through repetition, routine, and guided learning.
STEP TWO:
WE TEACH YOU.
Throughout the semester, we coach you through private owner lessons and personalized guidance so you know exactly how to continue your puppy’s progress at home.
STEP THREE:
ENJOY THE RESULTS!
Your puppy builds strong habits. You gain clarity and confidence.
By graduation, you both have the skills for lifelong success!
This isn’t your ordinary puppy training program.
The Puppy Academy is a premier puppy training experience providing unparalleled results and support for new puppy parents.
Why Puppy Training Feels So Overwhelming:
Many puppy parents find themselves piecing together advice from weekly classes, videos, and random online tips — often without clear direction tailored for their puppy or consistent results.
We take a more complete, structured approach designed around how puppies actually learn.
Daily repetition builds reliable habits
Structure creates calm, confident learners
Trainers catch and address challenges early
Owner coaching ensures results stick at home
This isn’t one-off training — it’s a comprehensive learning experience for both puppy and parent.
Our Training Approach
What We Do
Modeled after a school-style schedule and structure, we help shape puppies into well-mannered members of the family by training them first — then coaching their owners to maintain those results.
Our goal is to relieve the stress of puppyhood for new puppy parents by providing exceptional support and structured training that removes the guesswork of traditional methods, while building your confidence at home and in real-world situations.
We take the ruff out of puppyhood. This is Puppyhood Made Easy®.
How It Works
Puppies join us for a semester at The Puppy Academy, where they attend school during the day for fun structured training sessions, socialization, and guided practice.
At pick-up, you’ll receive updates on your puppy’s progress, tips for what to work on at home, and simple homework exercises to reinforce what they’re learning.
Puppies typically attend 3–6 days per week for up to 12 weeks, depending on their program.
Throughout the semester, owners participate in scheduled Private Owner Lessons to see their puppy’s skills firsthand and learn how to continue training successfully at home.
Why It Works
Good behavior isn't taught once — it's practiced until it becomes second nature.
Puppies learn best through consistency, structure, and repetition — not occasional lessons. By attending regularly over a full semester, they receive daily practice and clear expectations that help good habits form naturally and reliably.
Because we work with puppies during some of the most important early months of development, we can guide their behavior from the start and address challenges early — before they turn into patterns that are harder to change later.
Just as importantly, owner coaching ensures progress continues at home, so training becomes part of your puppy’s real-life routine — not something that only happens at school.
The Results
With consistent training over time, good habits become second nature for both you AND your puppy.
Training becomes part of your daily rhythm, which is why results continue well beyond graduation.
By the end of the semester, your puppy graduates with reliable manners, essential skills, and the confidence to navigate the world calmly — and you feel clear, capable, and proud of the progress you’ve made together.
And if you ever want to continue building on that foundation…Yes! We also offer Grad School!
PLUS: Gradautes will also gain exclusive access to our enrichment daycare center: The Puppy Academy Social Club ONLY available to our alumni!
Client Testimonials
What Your Puppy Will Learn
We focus on the real-life skills puppy parents care about most — helping you raise a calm, well-mannered dog you can enjoy at home and in public.
Core Training Skills:
Obedience commands with hand signals: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Place, House, Leave It, Drop It, and Fetch
Potty training and crate training (with a personalized potty schedule)
Loose-leash walking and no-pull training
Nipping and bite inhibition training
No jumping and reduced barking behaviors
Socialization and confidence building
Proper puppy play
Recall training (coming when called)
Distraction training for real-world environments
Impulse control and calm behavior
Everyday Manners & Real-Life Skills:
Calm threshold training (no bolting through doorways)
“Calm on command”
Good eating habits and waiting for food and water bowls
Desensitization to loud noises and household environments
Grooming, handling, and teeth brushing
Territory marking prevention
Rules and boundaries for home, outings, and public spaces
Included in Every Program:
Classroom training
Real-world training
1-on-1 training sessions
Group training
Private Owner Lessons to help you confidently continue training at home
What Happens Each School Day
Puppies attend school each week throughout the semester, giving them the consistency, structure, and repetition needed for real, lasting results.
Each day is thoughtfully structured to include training, socialization, guided practice, and rest — helping puppies learn effectively without becoming overwhelmed.
At pick-up, you’ll receive a quick update on what your puppy practiced that day, the progress we’re seeing, and what to focus on at home.
You’ll also:
receive simple homework exercises to reinforce training
learn what your puppy is ready for next
get answers to any training questions you have
These daily check-ins help you stay informed, confident, and supported throughout your puppy’s training journey!
Want to see our training in action? Check out our Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!
The School Day Schedule
What's your puppy up to while in school? We have different classes at different hours of the day that our students attend -- just like real school!
We are open Monday to Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday 9am-6pm.
”Homeroom” and “Home Time” = puppy drop-off and pick up times.
View our Campus here!
Who This Program Is Best For
Ideal for families who want:
✔ The fastest progress through daily consistency and expert guidance.
✔ Real-world manners that become lasting habits — not just commands.
✔ Clear structure and step-by-step support.
✔ More time enjoying and having fun with their puppy, with less time wondering what to do next.
✔ Professional guidance instead of guesswork.
Our school model is designed around how puppies learn best: through consistency, repetition, and guided practice. Throughout the semester, puppies receive thousands of training repetitions that help transform new skills into reliable, lifelong habits.
The earlier you start, the more opportunity you have to build great habits while your puppy is still learning how to navigate the world.
Enrollment Requirements
Age:
Eligible puppies must be between the ages of 10 weeks and 9 months old and pass an initial temperament test to be enrolled. We welcome puppies of all breeds and sizes!
Vaccinations:
Puppies must be up-to-date with their vaccinations. We require a minimum of 2 rounds of DHPP and 1 round of Bordetella, plus a fecal test indicating no parasites (Giardia, etc.) to begin school.
Pups without all their vaccinations won't interact with the other students (they'll have their own play area) or go on outdoor walks on the ground (they'll practice Heel indoors and go for stroller walks instead so they are still socialized with the outside world). Once they have their third round, they can partake fully with the other students in class!
Health:
Enrolled students must also pass a daily health check before being admitted into class for the day. This is to ensure all students are in optimal health for their own safety and well-being, and that of their fellow classmates.
Taxi Service
Need a ride? Ask us about our special Academy Taxi Service that will pick up and drop off your puppy to and from your home or work for you on school days!
Tuition
All training package pricing is discussed during our complimentary consultations and pup evaluations. At this time, a member of our team will be able to assess your training goals with you, go over package options and recommendations, and be available to address any questions you may have, to ensure you are getting the best possible training for you and your puppy!
Our comprehensive puppy training services are unlike anything you’ve seen, and we’re excited to have our experts help you achieve your puppy training goals! Please note: no quotes are given over the phone or by email. We enjoy getting to know all our new potential clients, and have chosen this more personal approach to meet you and your puppy and introduce you to The Puppy Academy :)
Client Testimonials
FAQs
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Puppies must be between 10 weeks and 9 months old (with required vaccinations) to enroll and pass a temperament test. There are no size or breed restrictions.
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As soon as possible! Starting early helps puppies learn good habits before unwanted behaviors develop. Even older puppies can still benefit greatly from structured training.
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We use reward-based training methods grounded in canine behavior science to help puppies learn quickly while staying confident, relaxed, and engaged! We train using your puppy’s own food from home (they come to school with a packed lunch, which we use during the training classes).
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We train puppies first so they learn commands clearly and consistently. Then we coach owners how to reinforce those behaviors at home for long-term success. This takes great pressure off both puppy and parent and makes the transition much easier and smoother for all!
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Our training is proven to work when owners stay consistent and follow through with practice at home. Participation and consistency are key to long-term success, and we are here ready and eager to work alongside you to ensure you achieve your goals!
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All puppies must be up to date on vaccinations and receive daily health checks. Our facility is cleaned daily with pet-safe disinfectants, we use HEPA filters, water/food bowls are never shared, and puppies are supervised closely at all times. The healthy and safety of your puppy is our top priority!
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We maintain a very low puppy-to-trainer ratio, secure training areas, meticulous safety protocols and constant supervision to ensure safety and individualized attention.
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Yes! We use environmentally safe cleaning products, biodegradable waste bags, plus recycled pup-safe flooring. We are always looking for the best, highest-quality products to use.
